Monkey with peach - Wood - Japan - nineteenth century
A monkey with a frightened human expression protects the large peach he holds with his front paws,
The monkey (hako) is one of the twelve animals of the zodiac and occupies a prominent place among Japanese legends.
Indeed, it seems that in ancient times monkeys were raised in the imperial quarters to act as guards for the horses.
The monkey is a symbol of fertility and it was widely believed that this animal protected from demons and diseases.
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A monkey with a frightened human expression protects the large peach he holds with his front paws,
The monkey (hako) is one of the twelve animals of the zodiac and occupies a prominent place among Japanese legends.
Indeed, it seems that in ancient times monkeys were raised in the imperial quarters to act as guards for the horses.
The monkey is a symbol of fertility and it was widely believed that this animal protected from demons and diseases.
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